Categories: Entree

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw, unsalted pistachio meats, chopped
• 2 cups whole wheat couscous
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 21/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions

1. Toast pistachios over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes; set aside in a small bowl.

2. In the same pan, toast couscous until it just begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes; place in large bowl. Add apricots to bowl.

3. Combine water, olive oil, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.

4. Pour water mixture into bowl with couscous and apricots. Cover securely with a plate and let sit for 5 minutes.

5. Fluff couscous with a large fork. Gently mix in reserved pistachios, lemon juice, and parsley. Serve warm or cold.

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